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Picky

Adjective / ˈpɪki: / Another word for picky — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Someone who is picky is very careful and choosy about what they like or want.

Synonyms & similar words

particular finical fussy finicky fussy choosy selective finicky particular discriminating fastidious demanding hard-to-please meticulous critical nitpicky persnickety perfectionist finical select dainty delicate difficult overparticular

Synonyms by register

Formal

fastidious meticulous scrupulous exacting

Informal

fussy choosy particular hard to please

Literary

dainty finicky capricious

Antonyms

easygoing flexible accommodating unfussy laid-back agreeable indiscriminate

Common collocations

  • picky eater
  • picky about food
  • picky about details
  • picky customer
  • picky about clothes
  • picky about partners

Word family

adjective picky
adverb pickily

Usage note

Often used to describe someone who is difficult to satisfy, especially regarding food or preferences. 'Picky' is generally informal.

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Example sentences

  1. My sister is so picky about her clothes, she won't wear anything that isn't her favorite color.
  2. John is very picky about the music he listens to, he only likes one specific genre.
  3. Samantha is picky about the people she hangs out with, she only wants to be friends with people who are kind and honest.
  4. My dad is picky about the way his lawn looks, he spends hours mowing and trimming it every week.

Quotes

  • My mom is so picky about the way she cleans the house, she won't let anyone else do it.
  • I'm usually pretty picky about what I eat, but I'll try anything once.
  • Being picky is both a blessing and a curse, sometimes it's hard to find something that meets all your standards.

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